No, that’s the HVAC ducts. Got it.

 

The furnace and AC units are both in now, and there’s ducts snaking through the walls and ceilings.

Ducts need intakes and vents, and those have appeared in the floors, walls, and ceilings.

Another source of heat, the fireplaces and chimney pieces are also installed. At the beginning, we changed the location of the fireplace several times, moving it back and forth from the corner to the side wall. The advantage to the side wall was that it could be carried through and line up with the outside fireplace, and would also take up less total space. Ultimately, we decided that the would have more flexibility if the fireplace was in the corner. This also allowed us to put the outside fireplace on the outside of the porch, which I think makes the porch more enclosed.

Of course, your day is not complete without hearing and seeing a slight brag about the view from the porch. Mountains, leaves of all colors, and the river. Perfect spot to sit next to a fireplace!